Job Summary
- Skilled MaintenanceEngineer to oversee the maintenance, repair, and optimal functioning of production machinery, factory utilities, and equipment.
- The role ensures minimal downtime, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s objectives.
- Provide leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
- Support business growth through strategic investment and cost optimization decisions.
- Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial implications of key decisions.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and profitability analysis.
- Monitor key financial performance indicators and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.
Accounting & Compliance:
- Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Nigerian GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure timely filing of tax returns and compliance with FIRS, CBN, and other statutory bodies.
- Maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets.
- Manage external audits and regulatory inspections.
Risk Management & Governance:
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
- Oversee insurance, contracts, and legal financial obligations.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Collaborate with other functional heads to support operational efficiency and strategic
- initiatives.
- Maintain relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial partners.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Revenue growth and profitability metrics.
- Budget variance analysis (actual vs planned)
- Cash flow management and liquidity ratios.
- Cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations.
- Debt management and capital structure optimization.
- Performance of the finance team (productivity and accuracy).
- Risk management effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics;
- Masters in Finance, Accounting or MBA is a requirement.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management or CFO role, preferably in FMCG, Construction or manufacturing.
- Membership with ICAN, ACCA or CPA is a strong requirement.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, IFRS, and corporate governance
- standards.
- Proven experience in strategic financial planning, treasury, risk management, and
- stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.